The ES1688 AudioDrive (WDM) is a disk drive controller manufactured by ESS. This driver fixes problems with drive not found, slow or unreliable data transfer, intermittent connection or hardware conflicts. This update - "ISA_driver_from_WinXP_CD.zip" - has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews, and has been downloaded 1,924 times. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 270.6 KB.
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5.1.2535.0 (2001-07-01) via .inf
Margreet (DG Member) on 8-Nov-2002
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To get the ES1688 AudioDrive (WDM) driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter ESS ES1688 AudioDrive (WDM) into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the ESS Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the ESS website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
After downloading the new driver, proceed with installation. On Windows, use the built-in Device Manager utility to manage your system's devices and drivers. To access it:
Right-click the Start button
Select "Device Manager" from the menu
Locate the device needing the update
Right-click the device and choose "Update driver"
Follow the on-screen prompts to install
Once complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is fully implemented and functioning properly.
This process helps maintain your system's performance and compatibility with various hardware components.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
Name | Size | Date |
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es1969.sys | 72.2 KB | 17 Aug 2001 |
es198x.sys | 174.5 KB | 17 Aug 2001 |
wdma_m2e.inf | 30.8 KB | 23 Aug 2001 |
maestro.sys | 48.8 KB | 17 Aug 2001 |
wdma_ess.inf | 27.6 KB | 23 Aug 2001 |
essm2e.sys | 137.0 KB | 17 Aug 2001 |
wdma_es3.inf | 121.8 KB | 23 Aug 2001 |
ess.sys | 63.4 KB | 17 Aug 2001 |
wdma_es2.inf | 76.1 KB | 23 Aug 2001 |